US Bridges

West Virginia 2 N. over Wheeling Ck. & City Sts.

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. North JCT US 250 · Structure no. 00000000035A110

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
664 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 N. over Wheeling Ck. & City Sts. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 N. over Wheeling Ck. & City Sts. in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,433 by 2043. The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 2 N.
CrossesWheeling Ck. & City Sts.
Location0.05 Mi. North JCT US 250
RouteState Highway 2
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.06047, -80.71865
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length664 ft (202.4 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,433 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$657,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 N. over Wheeling Ck. & City Sts. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 2 N. over Wheeling Ck. & City Sts. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 2 N. over Wheeling Ck. & City Sts. carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 N. over Wheeling Ck. & City Sts.?

The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 N. over Wheeling Ck. & City Sts.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.